EAST CHICAGO

Police probe shooting among romantic rivals

A Carey-Drummond neighborhood resident was shot Thursday afternoon by an alleged romantic rival, police said.

The 35-year-old resident reported to police that a Chicago man approached him in the 3900 block of Carey Street about 1:30 p.m. and threatened to shoot him because they both were involved with the same woman.

Shortly after officers who had responded to the initial report left, the 46-year-old man returned and started shooting, witnesses said.

The resident was shot once in the left forearm and was treated at a local hospital and released.

Two neighbors in the 3800 block of Drummond Street told police their homes had been struck by gunfire, and detectives reported finding two gunshots to each house, as well as bullet fragments.

A third neighbor reported that her Buick LeSabre had been struck by a bullet.

The suspect and two companions fled the area in a white Chevrolet sedan, witnesses said.

HAMMOND

Sanitary District resets its meeting for Nov. 18

The meeting of the Board of Sanitary Commissioners of the Hammond Sanitary District scheduled for Wednesday has been reset.

The board next will meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the HSD office at 5143 Columbia Ave.

HIGHLAND

Spaghetti meal to benefit Elks program aiding vets

Highland Elks Lodge 981 sponsors a spaghetti dinner charity event from 4 to 7 tonight at the lodge hall, 3120 45th St.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for those ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 5 eat for free. All proceeds support the Elks Veterans Service Commission.

HAMMOND

Purdue Cal presenting two one-act comedies

The Purdue Calumet Theatre Co. presents two one-act comedies this month, including one written by a Purdue Calumet professor.

"Graceland" and "Cat Hoarders Anonymous," the latter written by Purdue Calumet professor of communication Theresa Carilli, will be presented Friday to Nov. 16 and Nov. 21 and 22 in the university's YJean Chambers Hall.

Curtain time is at 8 p.m. for all performances, except Nov. 16, when a 3 p.m. matinee is scheduled.

Tickets for all performances are $10; Purdue Calumet students will be admitted free with their student ID. Reservations in the 75-seat YJean Chambers Hall on the third floor of the Student Union & Library, can be made by phoning (219) 989-2267, (219) 989-2357 or (219) 989-2393.

HAMMOND

Church serves annual holiday dinner today

First United Methodist Church hosts its 19th annual Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today at the church, 6635 Hohman Ave., Hammond.

Dinner includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls, beverage and dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children. Children younger than 3 eat free of charge.

For more information, call (219) 932-5815.

EAST CHICAGO

Transit board canceling hearing on service cuts

East Chicago Transit has canceled its public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday on the service reduction of the Wood route.

HOBART

Man charged with using another man's debit card

A 49-year-old Hobart man has been accused of using another Hobart man's debit card without his permission, making 11 cash withdrawals, according to court documents.

Scott V. Sadelack was charged Thursday in Lake County Superior Court with fraud on a financial institution, fraud and theft.

Court documents say Sadelack used the other man's Bank of America debit card, including six times at the ATM machine at the Fifth Third Bank in Hobart.

The Hobart man, with whom Sadelack had been living, told police Detective David Evans that he discovered the 11 transactions when he opened his bank statement.